Posted July 9, 201014 yr comment_324791 Every summer when it get hot out there, I've been experiencing gasoline over flow from gas cap every after i pump the gas full. Why?? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/36420-gas-over-flow/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
July 9, 201014 yr comment_324801 Most Z gas caps leak when you take a corner or accelerate hard just after you fill the tank. In your case it may not be related to the hot weather? I usually just put 3/4 or so in mine, just to be safe (although it does not leak very much when I fill it) Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/36420-gas-over-flow/#findComment-324801 Share on other sites More sharing options...
July 9, 201014 yr comment_324806 It is unusually hot in Seattle last few days, just don't fill the tank all the way.Gas really expands whan you park outside in this heat & if the tank is full, forces it out the filler. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/36420-gas-over-flow/#findComment-324806 Share on other sites More sharing options...
July 9, 201014 yr comment_324828 Put the pump filler hose fully into the car's rubber hose, when the pump shuts off (sensing fuel has reached the tip), let it sit a bit to let the bubbling stop, then one more squeeze of the nozzle. When it stops this time, you're as chock full as you want to be, and even this may be a bit "over" full.This of course presumes that your evap tank and hoses are in good condition. If they're not, then you'll have other problems.2¢E Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/36420-gas-over-flow/#findComment-324828 Share on other sites More sharing options...
July 9, 201014 yr comment_324837 A local Hess station does not have the fume-capture hose on the nozzle. For that reason (and the dedicated Super pump) I only purchase from that station. I too only keep the car about 1/2 to 3/4 fuel. This way I know I always have fresh fuel. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/36420-gas-over-flow/#findComment-324837 Share on other sites More sharing options...
July 9, 201014 yr comment_324846 I'm not referring to the rubber boot to capture fumes, I'm referring to the overflow sensor which, AFAIK, goes back to the 70's, even before unleaded became the norm for gasoline. As such, a gasoline station that does NOT have the overflow sensor... well I recall in Iowa seeing the gas barrel with the simple on/off valve that COULD be left to drain the tank, but I've NEVER seen a gas station without an overflow check valve on their pumps. In fact, I believe that's a requirement for a gas pump.E Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/36420-gas-over-flow/#findComment-324846 Share on other sites More sharing options...
July 9, 201014 yr comment_324860 I'm not referring to the rubber boot to capture fumes, I'm referring to the overflow sensor which, AFAIK, goes back to the 70's, even before unleaded became the norm for gasoline. As such, a gasoline station that does NOT have the overflow sensor... well I recall in Iowa seeing the gas barrel with the simple on/off valve that COULD be left to drain the tank, but I've NEVER seen a gas station without an overflow check valve on their pumps. In fact, I believe that's a requirement for a gas pump.EAll gas pumps are mandated to include the automatic shut-off by the EPA. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/36420-gas-over-flow/#findComment-324860 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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